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Rathfarnham Issue 18: October / November 2008
Spooktacular! Making Your Tax Return
Work your Wardrobe - Style Consulting
The Debs
- Look Picture Perfect
Rathfarnham Roundup - What’s on?
Win - Free Kid’s Cookbooks!
Plus Local News & Events, Tarot-Scopes, Recipes and much more!
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Contents Round the Garden in Autumn .......................6 Tax Return Time ..............................................8 Prenuptial Agreements.................................10 Halloween Recipe - Spider Cup Cakes .......12 Safety @ Halloween ......................................14 Get Picture Perfect........................................16 Competition Crossword with www.gifts.ie......14 About Style Consultant - Janice Coyne .......20 Rathfarnham Roundup - What’s on!...25/26/27
Mortgages - Equity Release Schemes ..............28 Tips from the Domestic Goddess ................30 Spirituality - Healing with the Angels .........32 Tarot-Scopes by Mags.....................................33 The Lucan Disability Action Group..............34 Word Search.....................................................36 About Choosing a Tradesman........................38 About Cyberbullying ......................................42 Index................................................................46
July/August Competition Winners Congratulations to our Jul/Aug Crossword Competition winner Pat Collinge, Longwood Park. Pat wins a delicious fruit and chocolate hamper from www.gifts.ie. There’s another chance in this issue!(see pg 18). The winners of the Mill Theatre memberships were Susan Walsh of Ballinteer Drive and Margaret O’Mahony of Kingston Heights. Well done to all!
Welcome to the October/November issue of About Rathfarnham
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k, so the rain keeps falling and the ‘r’ word is been bandied about with gay abandon. But, take heart, it not yet raining frogs and About Rathfarnham is here with plenty to entertain and inform, from Tax Returns to Equity Release; and Angelic Healing to Style Consulting. As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and local beauty salon, Pink Beauty Boutique on Main Street Dundrum, are raising funds (see the Rathfarnham Roundup). Please lend your support and get pampered for a good cause! Remember, if you would like to submit any local news, events or you would like us to highlight your local community group or organisation - get in touch, it’s FREE! (Don’t you just love that word!)
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ABOUT GARDENING
Round the Garden – Autumn September marks the start of Autumn and as the leaves begin to turn, it’s time to start preparing the garden for the winter ahead. Here are some of the most important autumnal garden tasks:
by Tom Percy Stop mowing the lawn. Once you do, spike it all over and rake out the moss. You could brush a mixture of two parts sharp sand and one part fine compost over the top to improve drainage. Cut down perennials that have finished flowering. Don’t be too enthusiastic though! Pot up some early spring flowering bulbs, it will give you something to look forward to throughout the winter months.
Plant new shrubs and trees. The soil is still warm and they’ll be poised to sprout early the following spring.
Generally tidy up and remove weeds, annuals and fallen leaves.
Take a look at your perennials. Are there clumps that have grown too large for the space? Lift them gently with a garden fork and divide them into two or three.
Hopefully we still have a few more warm weeks ahead, but by putting some work in now, you can relax when the temperature drops in the knowledge that your garden is all prepared.
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ABOUT FINANCES
Making Your Tax Return It’s that time of year again where 2007 Income Tax returns have to be filed with the Revenue Commissioners by 31st October 2008. Any income tax due for 2007 has to be paid over by that date as well. Since we are now under the self assessment system it is each taxpayer’s responsibility to ensure that this deadline is met. For self employed people accounts have to be prepared and results submitted as part of the Return of Income declaration. As a lot of emphasis is placed on the declaration of income and payment to the Revenue Commissioners of outstanding tax most self employed people are aware of the responsibilities and obligations to be met by this deadline. But there are a large number of people who are not aware there is unclaimed money which belongs to them. Tax credits are not being claimed and people are losing out by simply not filling in and submitting a form. Outlined below are just a sample of the tax credits which are not being used. Home Carer Allowance Stay at home married parents are entitled to an allowance of €770 in 2007 and €900 in 2008. Medical Expenses Tax relief can be claimed on certain medical expenses incurred in 2007. Rent Tax Relief An individual, paying for private rented accommodation can claim tax relief on the rent paid at the standard rate of income tax subject to certain conditions. Service Charges Service charges paid in 2006 qualify for tax relief in 2007. Trade Union subscriptions Trade union subscriptions to a maximum of €300 qualify for income tax relief.
by Aidan Barrett It is necessary for the taxpayer to claim these allowances and reliefs. It is not done automatically. Filling in a Return of Income form is one way of doing this. Contacting the Revenue is another possibility. They have a very good online site at www.revenue.ie which has extensive information on all tax allowances and reliefs with contact details to get in touch with them. If form filling or talking to the Revenue seems too daunting then employing an accountant is another option. They are experts in this field and even a simple chat with an accountant may save you money. Do not assume that you are receiving everything you are entitled to. This is money that could be due to you but only you can ensure that it is gets into your pocket and not remain unclaimed in the hands of the taxman.
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Seamus Brennan TD – An Appreciation “The lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time” (The Poet, Longfellow from the Psalm of Life) It was with a sense of deep sadness that we learned of the untimely passing of my colleague Seamus Brennan TD on the 9th July aged just 60. I came across a letter I received from Seamus dated 1983 inviting me to join the Clann an Phiarsaigh Cumann in Rathfarnham. As a young man, he was one of my early political inspirations. Seamus was one of the greats of modern Fianna Fáil, and in saying that I recognise that there is possibly a generation who remained, until his passing, totally unaware of the central role he played in national and Fianna Fail politics since 1973. Elected first to represent Dublin South in 1981, he was elected at every subsequent General Election, often topping the poll in the process. In my view he was unsurpassed as a master of electioneering, and in debate, he was, quite simply, the most verbally disciplined politician of his generation. I witnessed at first hand the healthy and always respectful competition between Seamus and Tom Kitt both of whom transformed the Dublin South constituency, once dominated by Fine Gael, into safe Fianna Fáil political territory. There is not a parish in Dublin South in which Seamus did not leave his formidable political footprint. Two achievements of note that come to mind locally are the purchase by the state of Rathfarnham Castle while he was Minister and the
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delivery, finally, of a Community School for Knocklyon, when some had given up the ghost and when others were willing to sell off the land reserved for that very school which now thrives at the heart of the local community. Politics is, above all, about public service. In my final days in June 2007 as an adviser in the Department of An Taoiseach, I recall encountering Seamus on the evening the agreement of the Programme for Government between Fianna Fáil, the Greens and PDs was concluded. He had been very central to the initiation, negotiation and conclusion of that process. Despite looking exhausted it was clear the satisfaction he derived in having played a critical role in the formation of a ground-breaking government. Seamus Brennan was a great public servant who dedicated and devoted his life to service of the public. In that regard he is worthy of our respect when his abilities, qualifications and intellect could easily have taken him to the top in other walks of life. As a man he was warm, gentle, quietly spoken, courteous to a fault, witty, self-deprecating, inclusive and modest. My sincere sympathies lie with his wife Anne, their six children and grandchildren. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhilis.
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ABOUT RECIPE
Chocolate Spider Cakes Taken from Anabel Karmel new recipe book ‘Baby and Todder Food Diary, this is a cross between a brownie, a muffin and a cupcake. These yummy chocolate muffins are unlikely to stick around for long! These are also fun for children to make themselves. Ingredients: 170g (6oz) dark chocolate, chopped 170g (6oz) butter, cut into 2cm cubes 200g (7oz) soft light brown sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp soured cream 150g self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder Pinch salt 85g (3oz) milk chocolate finely chopped or chips (optional)
over a pan of warm water (make sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Set aside to cool slightly.
Decoration: 100 g milk chocolate Licorice laces 16 chocolate marshmallow tea cakes Licorice Allsorts Mini coloured candy chocolate drops (you will fid these in the cake decorating dept I use Supercook milk chocolate beans) 1 tube Writing Icing Preheat the oven to 180c/Gas Mk 4/Fan 160c. Line 2 muffin tins with 16 paper cases.
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Whisk together the eggs, vanilla and soured cream. Stir this into the cooled chocolate. Sift over the flour, cocoa powder and salt and fold in, along with the milk chocolate (if using). Spoon into the paper cases, filling to around 2/3 full (an ice-cream scoop is good for this). Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the muffins are risen and just firm to the touch. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Now for the decoration. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Using a palette knife, cover each cake with some of the melted chocolate. Arrange eight licorice strips for the spider’s legs and stick a teacake in the centres. Finish with Licorice Allsorts and chocolate candy eyes. You can sue a blob of Writing Icing to stick the candy on the Licorice Allsort.
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ABOUT HALLOWEN
Safety First This Halloween Halloween is a time for fun and treats. However, It is also one of the busiest times of year for the Gardai, Fire Service and Accident & Emergency. So what precautions should be taken at this time of year? Here are some top tips to consider for parents and children alike. 1. Fireworks are effectively illegal in Ireland; most of the illegal fireworks and bangers on sale in markets and from street traders throughout the country are sub-standard and liable to cause injury, so don’t buy them! 2. Bonfires are a big part of Halloween and often contain highly combustible materials that can cause respiratory problems and burns. If you are worried about material being collected for bonfires, you can contact the county council who will remove it. 3. Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treat activities. Children should be reminded to: • Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses. • Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult. • Stay on the path and do not cross between parked cars. • Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing. • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant. • Consider using face paint instead of masks (masks can obstruct a child's vision.) • Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes or costumes which are too long and may cause a child to trip. Parents and adults should: • Supervise the outing for children under age 12. • Establish a return time for older children. • Avoid giving choking hazards such as chewing 14 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
gum, peanuts, hard sweets, or small toys as treats to young children. • Drive slowly and watch for children in the street and exit driveways carefully. • Place lighted pumpkins away from curtains and other flammable objects, and do not leave lighted pumpkins unattended. Keep pets indoors, as they can become distressed by bangers/fireworks.
Follow these few tips and have a ghoulishly great weekend!
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ABOUT THE DEBS
About the Debs Everyone looks forward to their Debs Ball. It gives you a chance to glam up with all your friends and see off the last of your schooldays with a bang! A lot of planning goes into the debs dress and shoes etc., but makeup is equally important in defining your style and bringing your whole ‘look’ together. The best thing to remember with debs makeup is that it needs to suit your own style and personality. There’s no point going for something outrageous if you’re not used to wearing much makeup – you’ll feel selfconscious all night. So take your usual level of makeup, and ‘enhance’ it. For example, you can do a slightly heavier eye-liner than normal, or even introduce some sparkle and glitter. You might even like to try some false lashes, if you dare! But remember, less IS more for all of the above!
by Valerie Andrews ITEC, Makeup Artist Spend some time between now and the big night looking after your nails. Bitten, uncared-for nails can really let your whole ‘look’ down. Massage the cuticles with hand-cream or olive oil, gently ease them back and file nails to a nice shape. You can either go for a clear gloss, a colour that matches your dress, or a classic French manicure. Consider your toenails also – are your shoes peep-toe? Don’t do any facial or body treatments too near the event; in case they bring out blemishes or cause a reaction. Leave plenty of time to get ready. Watch out for bra-strap marks or sock marks. Break in your shoes. You’ve been planning this for ages so, above all, have FUN, be CONFIDENT and ENJOY YOUR NIGHT!! You can contact Valerie on 087 2843083 for Debs makeup specials!
It’s okay to use colours in your makeup that complement your dress, but it’s not absolutely necessary to match. Your outfit may be a lovely siren red, but that won’t translate well as an eyeshadow colour! Pick one facial feature – eyes or lips – and make that the focus accordingly. A makeup artist will be able to advise you here. Make sure to use good quality products that will last the evening – there’s going to be a lot of dancing! And do carry a pressed powder compact and lipstick/lipgloss in your bag, for touch-ups. That’s all you should need if your makeup has been applied properly. Other handbag essentials are: comb, hairspray, extra clips, mini-deodorant, mini-perfume, tissues, lip balm, spare tights (or clear nail varnish to combat ladders!), and sunglasses for the next morning! If you’re planning on using fake tan, don’t go overboard! Do a patch test well in advance to check for an allergic reaction, and to ensure a good, even and healthy colour – not the dreaded “you’ve been tangoed”! Decide on your perfume in advance too.
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ABOUT GAMES
Crossword Competition with This month, win a fantastic Children of Lir hamper worth ₏60 from www.gifts.ie. Gifts.ie is Ireland’s leading original gift delivery service, providing gifts, hamper, gift baskets and fine wines. Just text the word that is made up from the shaded letters to
085 749 0822 along with your name and address before 21st Oct. Good luck! Across 1. Take a shine to one from East Europe (6) 4. Does Stan get cold here north of the border? (8) 10. Pushing your luck walking across the thawing lake (2,4,3) 11. Mountains found at end of armies (5) 12. Madman of the moon has nervous twitch (7) 13. German city transfer omitting Dresden first (7) 14. Quietly I select Japanese favourite (5) 15. Steer cruise north east although not totally confident (8) 18. Fire non-commissioned officer for performing Spanish dance (8) 20. One out of Italian capital or brought in from another place (5) 23. Irritates right before lower joints (7) 25. From down under a learner leaves to arrive at European country (7) 26. Takes a journey around French cathedral city (5) 27. Continent sub division may well be eastern younger brother? (4,5) 28. Spud loving beetle from American mid west (8) 29. Royal Engineer receives small flower bunch for finding larger seabird (6) 18 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
Down 1. Meaningless tale has no ground to build on (8) 2. There are no tails on the people from Puerto Rico for example (7) 3. Most shins I kick when practicing eastern religion (9) 5. Country containing Prague and also Norwegian centre too (14) 6. Increase performance of rail transportation (5) 7. Also finish at south coast ferry port (7) 8. Abandon in the Gobi or Sahara(6)
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ABOUT STYLE
Local Businesswoman – Janice Coyne, Style Consultant How many times ladies, have you looked in your wardrobe, which is stuffed with clothes, and uttered the words ‘I have nothing to wear’? Yes, we have all been there. Clothes we have bought and worn once, or perhaps never worn at all. So, how can we stop making shopping errors, wasting money by buying clothes which we saw in a magazine, but which simply don't suit us? Well, Rathfarnham resident Janice Coyne may be the answer to your woes. Janice is a style consultant. But what is a style consultant? What does a style consultant do? According to Janice, ”The consultation is about looking at what is working in your wardrobe and understanding why? Then, by examining your body shape, clothing personality and lifestyle help you know what to look for when you buy clothes.” Janice went on to say “Working with a style consultant is a positive experience and does not cost the earth. For the price of a winter coat, I can help you emphasise the positive and eliminate the negative. It is also a process which should save you money in the longterm and stop you repeating shopping errors of the past!” Janice qualified from the Style Coaching Institute in 2006, which was a semi-residential course run over 6 months. Originally from Scotland, Janice is married to Peter and has three grown up children. So what happens in a typical consultation? Janice spends a half an hour getting to know 20 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
by Fiona Tuomey her client, their personality type, personal style and doing a colour analysis. This can take place in the client’s home or over a cup of coffee. Then it’s time to look at what the client has in their wardrobe and de-clutter. “Typically, only 10-20% of clothes in the wardrobe are good for recycling. Another 20% may need to be altered – with people wearing clothes that are ill-fitted for their shape – too long, too short or perhaps in need of a bit of restyling. Often, the rest are wearable” said Janice. Janice can spend up to 3 hours going through a client’s wardrobe and another 3 hours shopping – though not all on the same day! “Going on the shopping trip does not mean buying lots of clothes. It can mean identifying clothes for future shopping trips or simply buying a couple of key items,” Janice explained. So, the next time you look in your wardrobe and despair – remember there is affordable help out there, so shopping will no longer be a bi-word for misery!
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WIN ONE OF THREE COPIES OF ANNABEL KARMELS LATEST BOOK
Annabel Karmel, best-selling author and child nutritionist recently held the exclusive Irish launch of her new book ‘Baby & Toddler Food Diary’ as part of the ‘Kids @ Dundrum’ series of events, at Dundrum Town Centre. To celebrate the success of this child and parent focused series of events, About Dundrum is giving three lucky readers the chance to win a copy of this wonderful book which takes you through the ins and outs of feeding, smoothly guiding you through the difficult stages, concerns and debates of weaning your baby. Dundrum Town Centre continues its family friendly offering throughout the winter months with a series of parenting Coffee Mornings taking place at Frangos on Level 3, while Kidszone takes place on the first weekend of every month. Bottle warming facilities are also available in the seating area of Frangos while the family room will transport you and your baby to the tranquility of a calm sea scene, in the dedicated baby area located on Level 2M.
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Harvest Thanksgiving The Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Rathfarnham Church of Ireland Parish, Rathfarnham Village is on Sunday 5th October at 10.30am. The preacher at this year’s Harvest Thanksgiving will be The Rt. Rev. Michael Burrows, Bishop of Cashel & Ossory and there will be special music by the choir. Everyone is very welcome Ballyroan Library Special Events for the Children's Book Festival Tuesday 7th October Author visit-Gordon Snell Wednesday 8th October at 3.30pm Just Dance. Suitable for 6-16 years Thursday 9th October Print museum Monday 13th October - Author visit-Anne Carroll Tuesday 14th October - Author and Illustrator visitMarie Burlington Wednesday 15th October - Author visit-Maeve Frielt Junior Book Club with Siobhan Parkinson (for 5th and 6th Classes) Booking essential. Talk to Helen. Irish Conversation Group - Mondays 6.45pm German Conversation Group - Tuesdays 11.15am English for Beginners - Every Wednesday from 10.00am Spanish Conversation - Wednesday 6.45pm Monday 20th October (8 to 10 years) Art Workshop- Ghosts and ghouls. Booking essential (8-10 years) Thursday 23rd October at 3.30pm (7 years +) Workshop " How animals communicate" run by Thomas Janek Suitable for 7 years + Wednesday 29th October at 3.00pm Halloween story time for 3-6 year olds Thursday 30th October at 3.00pm Halloween arts and crafts
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Marlay Guild ICA In October and November we will have speakers on subjects such as "Silk Painting", "Women and Law" and also look forward to welcoming an Enneagram Specialist, and our Yoga, Crafts, Book Club and Singing for Fun are up and running. Lots of variety to keep our minds active and alert as well as meeting up with friends, having a chat and a cup of tea. If you would like to join our Guild please contact us on 087 9532352. We meet at 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in Marley Grange Parish Centre and New Members are always welcome. The Mill Gallery - 4th October- November 7th Jimmy Burns The Guilty Pleasures of Creativity presents Georgian Encounters- Dublin in paintings, drawings and sculpture “In ‘Georgian Encounters’ I wish to imbue the Dublin architecture with the human spirit – a physical recognition of the city’s architectural gems with a surreal dimension. As an artist who has savoured Dublin for over thirty years, I have ventured to pay my homage in paintings, drawings and sculpture.” Jimmy Burns Mill Theatre Listings for October ‘08 Phone: 01 2969340 www.milltheatre.com Mon 13th Oct– Sat 18th October Jane Eyre 8pm €20/€17 Jane Eyre is a story of love and madness, passion, retribution and self-fulfillment. FLIP FLOP INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL Sun 19th Oct - Circus Minimus 12pm & 3pm €7 Every family is a circus-in lots of ways. There are toddling clowns, teenage lions, mums who spin plates and dads who fly by the seat of their pants. Circus Minimus puts our everyday life in the spotlight and takes you from the front garden into the dining room and then to bed. Wed 22nd Oct & Thurs 23rd Oct Fables, Tales & Tattlers a Storytelling Catastrophe (for ages 4+) What if Hansel and Gretel never got out of the forest? And Little Red Riding Hood was really eaten by the Wolf? THEATRE LOVETT'S hilarious pair of storytellers are on the case and even an international competition
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ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON IN RATHFARNHAM won't stop them getting to the truth of what really goes on between the pages of your favourite storybook. Wed 4pm Thurs 10am & 12pm €18/€15 Tues 21st Oct– Sat 25th - October Big Maggie 8pm €18/€16 Sandyford Little Theatre present BIG MAGGIE by John B. Keane. After the death of her husband Maggie is determined to create a better life for herself and her children. But the problem arises when her vision of the future begins to sit uncomfortably on the shoulders of her surly family. Music Tues 28th Oct Ann Bushnell 8pm €18/€15 Anne Bushnell returns to The Mill to present her acclaimed tribute to the legendary singer Edith Piaf. Book Early! Wed 29th Oct - Liz Ryan 8pm €22/€20 “Eclectic Mezzo" Liz Ryan celebrates Margaret Burke Sheridan's legend and legacy with a concert of La Sheridan's most popular operatic performances. So join Liz as she pays tribute to Ireland's own nightingale on the 50th anniversary of her death, and remember a singer of grace and charm. Thurs 30th Oct – Sat 1st Nov - Dundrum One Act Drama Festival 8pm €12/€10 Nine groups from all parts of the country participate in this prestigious competition which guarantees to bring the audience local theatre of the highest standard and quality. The Mill Gallery - November November 8th – December 11th The Mill Gallery: Teresa Moran MAGICAL MOMENTS The artist’s new work celebrates a magical moment in time - cool water sprinkled with diamonds, the sky shot with fire, mountains transformed into enchanting wonderlands. www.artbyteresamoran.com
Airfield: EVENTS CALENDER Walks & Talks Wednesday 15th October 7.30 pm - Finbarr O’Regan, A retired National School principal, will share his personal experience of setting up the first registered organic garden in an Irish school.
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Wednesday 29th October 7.30pm - Seoidín O’Sullivan & Aoife Desmond Artists Seoidín O'Sullivan and Aoife Desmond will talk about their own practice in relation to the natural world focusing on the recent two month residency they undertook at 'The Land Art Foundation' in Thailand and their collaborative film project 'Trespass' which examines the encroachment of nature on forgotten urban spaces and wasteland. Wednesday 5th November 7.30pm - Beth O’Halloran Artist Beth O’Halloran will discuss the context of her current practice. O’Halloran’s source material ranges from atmospheric weather conditions to quantum mechanics and currently to a study of the Japanese aesthetic paradigm, wabi-sabi, which extols the value of natural materials and variegated surfaces over the mass-produced and man-made. Greening the City: Setting up a Community Garden Wednesday 12th November 7.30pm Darren Malone, ecological activist and initiator of a Belfast based community garden and Seoidín O'Sullivan, current artist in residence at Airfield and initiator of 'The South Circular Road Community Garden' in Dublin will share their experiences of the two projects. CONCERTS Freddie White Saturday 25th October 8pm €22.50 / €20 Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers who include Tom Waits and Guy Clark or performing his own compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. “Amor y Pasión” – An evening of Spanish Classical Song Thursday 6th November 8pm €15 / €12 concession This varied programme performed by Irish Mezzo Soprano Aisling Lakes and accompanied by Jeannie Reddin, features songs by three of Spain’s foremost 20th century composers- Enrique Granados, Fernando Obradors and Manuel de Falla CHILDREN AT AIRFIELD October 4th; November 15th; December 6th (2.30pm) Bee a Nature Detective Come along to nature detective walks and soon you will be able to tell where a woodlouse likes to live and know a pond-skater from a water-boatman.
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ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON IN RATHFARNHAM October 11th; November 8th; December 13th (2.30pm) Meet the Animals with Farmer Eamon Younge Eamon our farmer takes you on a tour of the farm to meet the animals before they go indoors for the winter.(Duration 90 mins approx) Saturday 11th October (2.30pm) Conkers Bonkers! Entry fee to the walk It’s that time of the year again when we string up our conkers and go bonkers at Airfield. Come along and try your hand at all kinds of traditional games and see who will be crowned champion. You are welcome to bring along your favourite conker and please note that this year there will be a mum’s and dad’s category.
The Mill Theatre - November Events Mon 3rd Nov – Sat 15th 8pm €20/€18 - Trans Euro Express A fantastic new play by a brilliant young talented writer Gary Duggan! An aspiring filmmaker, a singer songwriter, an actress and a Dutch artist embark on a Euro-rail journey to shoot a no-budget music video. Tues 18th Nov – Sat 22nd 8pm €15/€12 Death of a Salesman All of the action in Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning play takes place over the space of twenty four hours as the deceit and pretence of a lifetime shatters Loman’s pursuit of the great American dream
September 13th; October 11th; November 8th; December 13th Green Wellies, Airfield’s Young Farmers Club (10am 12noon) Working with Farmer Eamon, you will be introduced to the seasonal aspects of animal and farm management.
23rd Nov & 30th November Magic Flute & Lilac Time 7.30pm €20/€60 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 un12’s) The Maire Ledwth Butler Singing Studio presents The Magic Flute by Mozart & Lilac Time to music by Franz Schubert, this is a delightful evening featuring the junior students this event is a must for all the family.
Thursday 30th Oct (7pm) Night-time Nature Trail Free (booking essential) Bring along your torch and wrap up well but do remember it’s nearly Hallowe’en so be prepared for anything.
25th Nov – 29th November The Great Hunger 8pm €15/€12 An opportunity to see McIntyre’s hilarious, brutal and tragic work, a wonderful piece of physical theatre, it charts the life and dreams of Patrick Maguire a small farmer suffering from sexual and spiritual starvation, taking us back to a forgotten world.
Hallowe’en Tuesday 28th-Friday 31st October (10am -2pm) Hallowe’en Art & Nature Camp: “Bookworms” Make A Miniature Book 8-12yrs €100 Tuesday 28th -Friday 31st Oct (10am -2pm) Hallowe’en Art & Nature Camp: “Hideaway” 5-7yrs €100 In this four day workshop you will create an imaginary habitat for the winter full of your favourite things. Saturday 1st November Hallowe’en Family Fun Day (11.30am-4pm)
Come along to our annual Hallowe’en celebration for all the family- an unmissable day of fun and seasonal activities to celebrate the festival of ghosts and ghoulies. Enjoy Hallowe’en games, spooky storytelling, nature trails and music and make your contribution to our exciting giant outdoor Hallowe’en art installation. This year the focus is on coming along in a costume you’ve made yourself out of recycled materials. We are sure it will be the best year yet!
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ABOUT MORTGAGES
Equity Release Schemes (Part 1) Equity is the market value of your home minus any mortgage on the property. Equity Release Schemes are aimed at older homeowners and are designed to enable you to turn some of the value of your home into cash, either a lump sum or a regular extra income. While they can seem attractive, these schemes should be approached with great caution. It is essential to get independent financial and legal advice and to be sure you completely understand the terms of any scheme you may be considering. There are two types of equity release scheme, Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversion Schemes. The following would apply regardless of which scheme you may consider; • You must insure your home, noting the mortgage lenders or home reversion company’s interest on your policy. • You must keep your home in a good state of repair. If you don’t, you may be forced to sell it or the equity release company may carry out repairs and add the cost to your mortgage. The lender or home reversion company may inspect your home from time to time. • If you move out of your home permanently (or in some cases for more than a specified number of months) you can be forced to sell your home. • Some schemes forbid particular alterations to the property, for example, a safety ramp, as it may reduce the market value of your home. • You may incur valuation fees, fees for independent financial and legal advice and legal fees for transferring ownership and 20 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
by Alan Shatter TD arranging your mortgage. • You should check what effect equity release would have on any means tested state pension or social welfare benefits. A Lifetime Mortgage allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You make no repayments and you continue to live in and own your home. Depending on the lender, you may choose to take the loan as a lump sum or in instalments or a mixture of both. The loan is usually repaid from the proceeds of the sale of your home when you die or move out permanently (perhaps into long term care). You can choose to pay off the mortgage at any time by, for example, selling your home and using the proceeds to pay off the loan (if your Lifetime Mortgage is at a fixed rate there may be an early repayment fee). Interest rates on Lifetime Mortgages are usually higher than standard mortgages. The interest on the amount you borrowed is added on to the mortgage each month. This means the mortgage gets bigger each month and so the interest each month gets correspondingly higher. The longer the mortgage lasts, the bigger it gets. There is a risk that when the time comes for your home to be sold the entire proceeds of the sale may have to be used to pay off the mortgage. It is important to make sure the Lifetime Mortgage lender gives you a “no negative equity” guarantee to guard against the mortgage growing to more than the value of your home. Home Reversion Scheme will be explained in Equity Release Schemes Part 2. Alan Shatter TD represents Dublin South constituency on behalf of Fine Gael. Tel: 01 6183911 e-mail: alan.shatter@oireachtas.ie www.alanshatter.com
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ABOUT ANGEL HEALING
Healing from Within The last decade has seen a huge shift towards the heavens, the answers to the ever increasing problems that are facing people within today's society. Healing from within, with the Divine assistance from the Celestial Beings of Light and Love, i.e. Angels, is attracting a huge following from all walks of life.
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Sitting in Circle, to tune into and receive the Healing Stream of love and light is proving to be a popular and gently invigorating way to spend an evening. People coming away from a session of healing, speak of a feeling of peaceful and ambient calm. A sense of Spiritual elation and a feeling of oneness with the Heavens, is the prescription given by Colette Lumsden, Master Teacher of Angels and Ascension and Spiritual Healer.
spoken with invoke the concept of the group, for both moral support and unconditional channelling and healing, for the members of the group and their loved ones” Colette explains that Angels are Messengers of God, but are not an exclusive ‘phenomena’ to any particular religion or creed. There are countless documented reports of Angels appearing to people of all walks of life, and indeed, all and every religious denomination. True Angels of God are not harbingers of negative news, rather, they are willing Guides, assisting us to attain our life's purpose through absolute, unconditional love and light. ''Angels are ready and awaiting our call to assist us and show us the way forward, in all aspects of our lives. Heaven wants us to be happy and content in all that we do and feel” said Collectte. “Asking for this blessing is just a thought away, although the people I have 32 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
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Tarot-Scopes ARIES The past few weeks may have seen you feeling a bit on the down side of life! Take heart! You listen to the opinion of others when you really should address the feelings within your own heart. Yes, you are so loved!
TAURUS A job is yours, if you take the initiative and ask. You seek change and improvement. You must take off your proverbial blindfold and take the action necessary to promoting your ideals. Success ensues action!
GEMINI An interest in all things Spiritual enables you to see things from a different perspective. A course, or class, is the time or place, where soul-mating and destiny meet! Changing or improving your abode, raises your spirits.
CANCER A job which involves overseas communication, is on the cards for you Cancer. You are encouraged to take the reins of your life, and begin steering towards your desired goal. A love proposal is from the heart!
LEO Unattached? Not for long! Love is wending its way to you as you read this! Cards urge you not to put too many conditions on your romantic suitor, rather, accept the person for who they are!
SCORPIO A course which takes you to a higher level of education, Spirituality of Reiki perhaps, is forecast for the like-minded Scorpion! Love and marriage, coupled with setting up a new home together, is well featured.
SAGITTARIUS Taking a good look at the past, is the key which opens the locks to the future! Heritage, deeds and family tree are the focus of the cards. The ultimate aim is for contentment and happiness! It's yours!
CAPRICORN A new level of understanding within a relationship is what you have asked for, and is already beginning to form! Examine your role in this and be a willing participant in positive communication. Cash comes back to you.
AQUARIUS A time of hardship, financial or otherwise, is almost over. A great clearing is at hand! The Universe, hating to find a vacuum, is now ready and willing to fill the vacant space with all the good things life has to offer.
PISCES A short travel break is the catalyst to fulfilling you personal dreams! You see things from a different perspective when distance separates you from dilemma. Cards advise that you have more faith in yourself.
VIRGO A second time around romance is yours to accept! A marriage is forecast, and well deserved happiness is on the cards for you. A serious look at finances opens the door to that house of your dreams. Go for it!
LIBRA The power of positive compromise is the way to go Libra! Snap your fingers and the crossroads you are at, evolves to a series of welcome challenges! An extra income from sales is yours if you wish to give it a go!
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ABOUT LOCAL GROUPS
Highlighting - Lucan Disability Action Group by Elaine Stevens Lucan Disability Action Group (LDAG) is an organisation whose aim is to help people with disabilities achieve independent living, and participate in social and economic life. As well as providing a forum for people with disabilities, LDAG provides a number of useful services.
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LDAG currently have over 280 members from Ballyfermot, Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Celbridge, Clondalkin, Clonsilla, Crumlin, Drimnagh, Finglas, Kilcock, Kimmage, Leixlip, Lucan, Maynooth, Palmerstown and Tallaght. Membership of LDAG is free and we welcome any new members, regardless of where they live! An accessible door-to-door transport service for members is available from Monday to Sunday from 8am – 10pm. There is an initial callout charge which includes the first 5 kilometres and then a charge for each additional kilometre. Our drivers are very experienced, reliable and caring and will ensure you get to your destination on time. 34 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
Members and their families and friends can also borrow accessible cars for a day or longer. The driver needs to be over 25 years of age and have a full driving licence. There is a daily charge to cover insurance and service costs. LDAG has an accessibility committee, comprised of members who have received certification in accessibility auditing, from the University of Ulster – School of the Built Environment. We are available to conduct audits on behalf of builders, designers, developers and any member who wishes to avail of this service. 3rd level students with disabilities can contact the Disability Support Service in their respective universities for information on working with a personal assistant or note taker. LDAG interview and run a Garda check on all prospective personal assistants/note takers and ensure that all students are matched with the best possible candidate. Another useful service provided by LDAG is our light maintenance service. Tasks such as painting, gardening and minor DIY can be carried out free of charge. If you would like to become a member of LDAG or would like further information on any of our services, please contact us at: Lucan Disability Action Group, Unit 24 Hills Industrial Estate, Lucan, Co. Dublin Tel: 01-6100475 Email: info@ldag.ie Website: www.ldag.ie
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ABOUT HOME IMPROVEMENT
Choosing a Tradesman OK, you’ve made the decision to have the place redecorated or perhaps you’re going to add a porch or lay a patio. Just one snag, when it comes to DIY you’re more Mr. Bean than Sarah Beeny. You’ll have to employ a contractor. Don’t despair, here’s the About Dundrum Guide to employing a tradesman... 1 .Plan your project with care. Collect pictures and write everything down. This will help your contractor to understand exactly what you want. 2. Make a list of potential trades people. (There are plenty of good ones featured in this magazine!) and ask friends for recommendations. 3. Obtain at least three written quotes but don’t automatically accept the lowest one. A higher price might be justified by higher quality materials, workmanship and reliability. A tradesman who quotes very low may use cheap materials or take short cuts in order to maintain their profit. 4. Check which professional bodies a tradesperson belongs to. It can provide guidance of reliability though it’s not a guarantee. 5. Ask for references and check them out. Inspect previous work that they’ve done. Ask past clients if they are satisfied and was the job completed on time and within budget? 6. Obtain a signed, written contract and make sure you understand it. One of the major causes of disputes is the contract; not having one, having a poor one or having one which is ignored! A good contract should include everything in the box opposite. 7. Make any changes to the project in writing to avoid confusion and surprises. 38 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
8. Keep your pets and your children away from the area in which the contractor is working, not only for their safety but for the safety of the workers. 9. Inspect the work regularly. 10. Be reasonable in your requests and be nice to the workmen. You want them on your side. Cups of tea and coffee and the odd chocolate biscuit help to oil the wheels of progress. 11. Finally, if everything is carried out to your satisfaction pay directly and promptly according to the contract. It’s only fair!
A good contract will include: • A detailed description of the work to be carried out. • Materials list • A statement that all necessary inspections are the responsibility of the tradesman. • Starting and completion dates • Warranties of workmanship, the length of the warranty and what is covered and (more importantly) what is not covered. • Contractors guarantee that they carry liability insurance. • A statement that they will clean up after themselves • Total price and payment schedule plus payment expected in advance. (Beware of a final price that is not determined until completion. A fixed price may seem higher but might give you the best protection and peace of mind.) • Any instalments should not be required on a certain date but should correlate to work completed.
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ABOUT HALLOWEN
Cyberbullying Safety tips for kids 1. Respect others – be careful about what you say and send. It could be made public very quickly. 2. Keep your passwords to yourself. 3. Block the bully – learn how to block or report someone who is behaving badly. 4. Don’t ever retaliate or reply.
Nearly one in four children and teenagers in Ireland claim to have been on the receiving end of cyberbullying. It’s a growing issue that is having a profound impact on the lives of the victims. Cyberbullying is when the perpetrator uses technology – usually mobile phones and the internet – to deliberately upset someone else. It can range from rude texts and nasty calls to posting nasty comments and humiliating pictures/video-footage on social networking sites. In same cases, cyberbullies will go as far as sending death threats to the victims and their families.
Save the evidence. Keep a record of offensive texts, emails or online conversations. Make sure you tell (a) a trusted adult; (b) your service provider; (c) your school. Once you’ve talked to your young people about these things, keep in touch with what they are doing on the internet and how they’re using their mobile phones. Check out in-built safety devices on social networking sites, and work out in advance how you will respond if you discover your child is the victim of cyberbullying. For detailed help and information check out www.childnet-int.org and www.webwise.ie
Will Gardner, deputy chief executive of the UK internet safety group, Childnet, says that cyberbullying can often be worse than traditional bullying. Victims can be reached 24/7, even in the relative safety of their own homes; humiliating and intimidating messages can be sent out to a wide audience almost instantly; and in many cases, the bully remains anonymous. “This is a big issue,” he says. “It does happen. It’s unacceptable. But there are things we can do to tackle it.” For parents, one of the first things to do is get online. Many of us are hesitant to do this, because our kids seem so much more up to speed when it comes to technology, and we don’t know where to start. “It’s really important for parents to get involved. There is good information out there. The key thing is to start a conversation with your children.” 42 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
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ABOUT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six ways to declutter your life 3. Plan B. Binning it is stressing you out. In that case, place the item in a bin liner, label it with the date, and stow it away out of sight in the attic or garage. If you haven’t opened the bag in six months, throw it away without opening it. 4. Ban the words “just in case” from your vocabulary. Don’t keep clothes, toys, papers and clutter just in case you need it. You won’t. (Unless you’re a terrible cynic, in which case you will definitely need the jam jar collection you’ve been saving in your garage for the last five years exactly one day after you’ve binned it.) Ask yourself these questions... What is on your dining room table, right now? How many magazines are in your house? How many shopping bags are you saving? Are any of your DVD’s and CD’s out of their cases? Of course you know the right answers. Nothing but a duster and a bottle of polish; just the current issue; I recycle them of course; and no. Let’s get real! Most of us have to climb over piles of old paperwork and decapitated Barbies to get to the computer, have a wardrobe full of yesteryear’s tight clothes, and are so stressed out with overlong ‘To Do’ lists that we’re incapable of doing much of anything. So start small. Tackle your house, mind (and handbag!) clutter one small step at a time.
5. Keep the best and ditch the rest. This is a good rule of thumb to apply to old photos and your kids’ art and schoolwork. Make what you keep special in attractive storage boxes and display books. 6. Make a realistic list of things to do the next day each night before going to sleep. I know, know – that’s for obsessive compulsive people. But. It will clear your mind before bed. It will help you to focus in the morning. It will relieve you of unnecessary guilt. If it’s not on the list – don’t do it.
Here are some tips to get you started. 1.Stick a Five-A-Day notice up on your kitchen cupboard. And we’re not talking healthy eating. Each day put five things away that have been hanging around for ages. That’s 35 things a week, and 1,820 things a year. 2. Plan A. Get rid of stuff. Choose one area to concentrate on, whether it’s your wardrobe or the junk drawer in the kitchen. Look at each item and ask yourself if you need it or love it. If you hesitate, bin it. 44 | ABOUT RATHFARNHAM
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Index - Where it’s at! Accountancy Aidan Barrett ..................................................8 Activities Broadford Rovers - dinner...............................5 Giddy Studios (adults & children) ................37 Wonderland Workshops (children drama).....22 Irish College (Halloween Camp) ...................15 Alarms Mac Alarms .................................................41 Blinds & Curtains Ballinteer Blinds...........................................39 Builders Attic Fanatic (Attic Conversions)....................9 Mission Contruction....................................23 CMD Maintenance......................................35 Noonan Construction..................................39 Cakes Maureen Curtis ...........................................15 Cleaning Chem-Dry (Carpets/Upholstery)..................31 Oven Cleaning ............................................13 Pristine (House Cleaning) ............................31 Computers Hyperlynx (Internet Cafe)............................39 Paula Flanagan (Training) ............................15 Half Price Ink ...............................................43 Counselling New Horizons ...............................................7 Crèche/Montessori/Playschool Cottage Playground ....................................15 Double Glazing/Glass Malplas Windows ........................................29 Churchtown Glass .......................................47 Driveways/Paths/Patios Citywide Paving ..........................................41 Estate Agents Lisney..........................................................30 Remax.........................................................48 Electrican Paul Warren.................................................35
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